India’s Next Ambassador To The US: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) chose Vinay Mohan Kwatra to be India’s new ambassador to the United States. He took over for Taranjit Singh Sandhu, who retired in January 2024. This news comes at a time when Kwatra is getting ready to start his new job. A well-known […]
Month: July 2024
Dual-Tower Solar Thermal Plant
Dual-Tower Solar Thermal Plant: China has introduced the world’s first dual-tower solar thermal power plant in Gansu Province, enhancing energy efficiency by 24%. This innovative plant features two 200-meter-tall towers, each surrounded by nearly 30,000 mirrors that concentrate sunlight onto the towers to generate steam and drive turbines for electricity production. The plant’s unique design […]
First Overseas Jan Aushadi Kendra
First Overseas Jan Aushadi Kendra: India’s first overseas Jan Aushadi Kendra was inaugurated in Mauritius. This event highlights the strong bilateral cooperation in the health sector between India and Mauritius. The Jan Aushadi Kendra aims to provide affordable generic medicines to enhance public healthcare in Mauritius. Janaushadhi Kendras are centres that provide quality generic medicines […]
International Centre For Audit Of Local Governance
International Centre For Audit Of Local Governance: The International Centre for Audit of Local Governance (iCAL) was inaugurated by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India. iCAL, the first of its kind in India, aims to set global standards for auditing local governance bodies. iCAL will bring together policymakers, administrators, and auditors associated with […]
National District Mineral Foundation Portal
National District Mineral Foundation Portal: The union Minister of Coal and Mines launched Mineral Exploration Hackathon and the National District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Portal. National District Mineral Foundation Portal is a centralized platform to gather the information on the District Mineral Foundations across the country. The aim for launching this portal is to facilitate the […]
Modified Interest Subvention Scheme
Modified Interest Subvention Scheme: The Centre plans to increase the upper limit of the short-term crop loans under the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS) from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 5 lakh. Modified Interest Subvention Scheme is a Central Sector Scheme, 100% funded by the Government of India. It was launched in the year 2006-07 […]
Flower Flies : Two Species Reported
Flower Flies : Two Species Reported Researchers of the Shadpada Entomology Research Lab (SERL) of Christ College, Irinjalakuda, have reported two species of flower flies for the first time from Kerala. Mesembrius bengalensisand quadrivittatus have been discovered from the Kole wetlands and Vilagan Kunnu hillocks of Thrissur district. Flower flies belong to the family Syrphidae […]
National Clean Air Programme : New Study
National Clean Air Programme : New Study A new study by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) said that road dust mitigation works undertaken to reduce particulate matter 10 (PM10) pollution is draining a lion’s share — 64% — of funds under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). National Clean Air Programme was launched in […]
RoDTEP Scheme : In News
RoDTEP Scheme : In News The tea industry has sought higher rates under the RoDTEP scheme to make exports more competitive in overseas markets. RoDTEP Scheme is a flagship export promotion scheme of the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The WTO-compliant scheme aims to refund to the exporters the embedded central, state, and local […]
Zebra Mussel : Spotted
Zebra Mussel : Spotted Zebra mussel, an invasive species capable of wiping out entire aquatic ecosystems, has been found for the first time in the Colorado River, the most important river in the American Southwest. Zebra mussels are an invasive, fingernail-sized mollusk. Scientific Name: Dreissena polymorpha They are native to the Caspian and Black Seas, […]
